Peppa Pig Live, now one of the most successful family theater tours in North American history with more than 500,000 tickets sold to date, will continue its record-breaking run when it plays the State Theatre on Sunday, November 11. Just in time for the holiday season, "Peppa Pig's Surprise" (www.peppapigliveus.com), the newest live stage show based on Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated series airing daily on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., will visit cities across the United States.
Peppa Pig Live, now one of the most successful family theater tours in North American history with more than 500,000 tickets sold to date, will continue its record-breaking run when it returns this fall to visit nearly 40 cities in the U.S. Just in time for the holiday season, "Peppa Pig's Surprise" (www.peppapigliveus.com), the newest live stage show based on Entertainment One's (eOne) top-rated series airing daily on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., will visit cities across the United States, including San Jose, Dallas, Houston and Chicago.
Nickelodeon, the number-one network for kids, announced today that RISE of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the reimagined 2D-animated series, has been greenlit for a second season with 26 episodes. The action-comedy follows the band of brothers, Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey, as they discover new powers and encounter a mystical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City. Season two will begin production this fall at Nickelodeon's headquarters in Burbank, Calif.
Standing Room Only and Graceful Productions have announced a staged reading of the new musical Calvin Berger at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood. With book, music, and lyrics by Barry Wyner and directed by Ovation Award-winner Richard Israel, the Calvin Berger staged reading will be presented on Friday, August 10, and Saturday, August 11, at 8pm and Sunday, August 12, at 7pm. The cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Grace Kaufman, Julia Lester, Jason Eric Testa, and one more actor to be announced. The musical director is Anthony Lucca.
As Denver's best home for comedy and improv theater, The Voodoo Comedy Playhouse is thrilled to announce the return of Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Shows are July 27 and July 28 at 8:00 PM. Each show features a different film.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2018/ 2019 season with Fun Home, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Based on the blazingly honest graphic novel of MacArthur Genius Award winner Alison Bechdel, Fun Home explores Alison's loving, yet dysfunctional upbringing.
Comedy Central has secured the exclusive linear television rights to all current seasons of the Netflix original series BoJack Horseman, making the #1 brand in comedy the only place to watch the hit animated series on linear TV. Season One of The Tornante Company-produced series will make its linear television premiere on Comedy Central this fall immediately following the Season 22 debut of South Park. Select episodes will be available to stream on cc.com and the CC App. The deal was negotiated by Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury and Viacom Program Acquisitions Group.
MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL, the hit musical celebration of the life and music of the original 1970s "Queen of Disco," Sylvester, returns to New York City August 11th, 2018.
High School Musical, the phenomenon both in film and on stage, is revered by fans of musicals throughout the world. Not only has the film managed to maintain its popularity in the years since its release, it has defied the odds and continued to amass a new generation of fans thanks to those who fell in love with the coming of age musical series nearly ten years ago taking the time to introduce the films to their friends and family. These same fans have helped make the stage version of the show a massive success, with countless theaters across the U.S. regularly performing the production. While fans may believe they have seen all iterations of the show imaginable, Andrew DePrisco of Axelrod Performing Arts Center and renowned Choreographer/Director Lane Napper are intent on providing fans of the series a new way to experience the musical. The duo and their cast and crew want audiences to know that this production is not one to be missed.
Author Tom Clancy's renowned CIA analyst returns this August when the new series “Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan” debuts on Amazon. In anticipation, fans can catch up on all of the celebrated character's cinematic exploits when a new 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Combo Collection arrives on August 21, 2018 from Paramount Home Media Distribution
Following a well-received Sarasota Festival of New Plays this past spring, Florida Studio Theatre (FST) announces an addition to its New Play Development program. Three new works will be staged throughout the month of August featuring some of the latest work by George Brant, Barry Harman and Keith Herrmann, and Sandy Rustin. "Good comedies with exciting stories are hard to find and we have found three well-crafted tales from various eras, points of view, and comedic angles," shared FST Associate Artist Catherine Randazzo. Talkbacks will follow each reading, giving audiences the chance to engage with each piece more deeply, while also giving playwrights valuable feedback. These readings are free and open to the public, though reservations are required.
As Denver's best home for comedy and improv theater, The Voodoo Comedy Playhouse is thrilled to announce the return of Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu of Mystery Science Theatre 3000. Shows are July 27 and July 28 at 8:00 PM. Each show features a different film. At the Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd Street, Denver CO 80205.
Love a little summer slander this time of year! Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, announced today that Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik and Roastmaster General Jeff Ross will serve as judges for the third season of Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle, premiering on Tuesday, July 31 at 10:00 P.M. A sneak peek of the third season premiere of #RoastBattle will debut immediately following the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis on Sunday, July 29 at midnight. The series will also launch its official Roast Battlepodcast on Comedy Central's Global Podcast Network beginning on Monday, July 30.
Kevin Hart Presents: The Next Level is back with an all-new roster of Kevin Hart-approved stand-up comedians taking the next step in their careers: a televised half-hour special. Season 2 kicks off on Friday, August 3 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central. Each episode spotlights a single performer, opening on an interview with Hart that leads into a special from the featured comedian.
Freeform announced today that production began Monday on their third original holiday film, “The Truth About Christmas,” from MarVista Entertainment. The movie will premiere during Freeform's “25 Days of Christmas” annual programming event. “The Truth About Christmas” joins previously announced holiday originals “Life Size 2,” starring Tyra Banks and Francia Raisa, and “No Sleep 'Til Christmas” with Dave and Odette Annable.
Jennifer Westfeldt ('Younger,' 'Friends with Kids') and Victoria Justice ('Victorious,' 'Eye Candy') have been tapped for the freshman season of the forthcoming scripted series 'Queen America' on Facebook Watch, Facebook's new video platform. Westfeldt's status is as a recurring guest star with Justice attached to the project for dual-episodes. This new series stars Oscar and Tony award-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones (Vicki Ellis). 'Queen America' is created, written, and executive produced by Meaghan Oppenheimer ('Fear the Walking Dead'). Westfeldt and Justice join previously announced series regulars Belle Shouse, Teagle F. Bougere, Rana Roy, Isabella Amara, Molly Price and Megan West.
All paws on deck! Edinburgh will be kicking off the UK leg of the Paw Patrol Live! "The Great Pirate Adventure" Global tour next week when they set sail to The Playhouse on Saturday 28th July for three shows only.
On July 13, 2018, 'Fancy Nancy' opened as Disney Junior's #1 debut in two years among Girls 2-5 (258,000/3.4 rating) – since 'Elena of Avalor' on 7/22/16.
